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2013 Sedan Buying Guides

Automotive Editor

Armaan Almeida is an Automotive Editor who produces buying guides and sneak previews for CarsDirect, in addition to publishing daily news stories and tracking monthly deals, incentives and pricing trends from Toyota, Nissan and Lexus. An all-around automotive technical expert, he loves to delve into the inner workings of modern and vintage vehicles in his spare time.

For the 2013 year, our Editors have broken down the expansive field of Sedans into five separate Buying Guides to help make shopping for one quick and easy. Click on the Buying Guides below to learn more about each Sedan Category:

Here are our Top Picks for each Sedan Category:

The 2013 Ford Focus is the perfect example of what an affordable compact sedan should be, combining a roomy, well-designed cabin with bold styling and athletic performance while maintaining outstanding fuel economy. It’s also the best value in the class.

Honda’s new Accord is the best ever, featuring a host of improvements over last years model. The new CVT and engine combine to produce outstanding power and efficiency, while handsome styling and quality materials make it feel more expensive than it really is.

Alas, a new King has been crowned, and it’s none other than the beautiful Audi A6. Audi did their homework, and it shows with an engine that’s robust yet efficient; an interior is stylish yet refined; and best of all, a level of sport and luxury that’s unmatched.

The 328 is the very definition of the modern entry-level sport sedan. Many consider it the best handling, most fun-to-drive sedan on the market, period. And with a storied history as any other, it’s tough to argue otherwise.

The best midsize sedan is also the best Family Sedan, and one test drive will help you understand why. From the peppy, well-refined engine to the well-thought out interior, the Accord epitomizes value and brings with it a sterling reputation for reliability.

That’s not a typo—the newest 4-door sedan is so good that Mazda decided to repeat themselves in the naming convention. The Mazda6 is not only filled to the brim with SKYACTIV Technology, but also looks the part with coupe-like styling, albeit with 4 doors.

Armaan Almeida is an Automotive Editor who produces buying guides and sneak previews for CarsDirect, in addition to publishing daily news stories and tracking monthly deals, incentives and pricing trends from Toyota, Nissan and Lexus. An all-around automotive technical expert, he loves to delve into the inner workings of modern and vintage vehicles in his spare time.